ENGLISH MIDTERM EXAM 2024

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What is the climax of a story?

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The part of a plot where the major conflict occurs, typically serving as a turning point for the story.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The beginning of a story where we learn about the setting and some of the characters.

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What is a pronoun?

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A word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'they'.

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What is an interjection?

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A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion, such as 'Hoorah!'.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The main idea or moral of the story.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and conflict.

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What is falling action in a story?

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The part of the plot where the action is winding down after the climax.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The end of the story where everything is resolved.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is conflict in literature?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.